Daytime: Weaker stations may not come in at all (or come in with static) due to weather conditions. Most all US stations broadcast
in Digital, greatly reducing reception to these old analog radios.

Night time: Weaker stations will come in. Low end of dial will have static due to weather conditions. Many stations broadcast at 1/2 power
beginning at sunset.

SW Band

Daytime: Practically no reception.

Night time: Reception good. Expect stations to fade in and out due to the weather. Best reception on stormy nights.

MAN-MADE NOISES (AM and SW Bands)

Switches: A click will be heard when a switch is turned on or off.

Electric Ovens: A click will be heard each time the heating element turns on or off.

Computers, Chargers, Fluorescent Lights, Vacuums, Faulty House Wiring, Cell Phones, TVs, Cable Boxes, Light Dimmers, Hair Dryers:
Continuous noise (static/buzz/hum) will be heard which may drown out all radio stations. Try to determine the
cause of noise by shutting off/unplugging these sources one by one until noise is eliminated. If house wiring is faulty, plug
the radio into an outlet that produces the lowest level of noise.

Power Lines: Continuous static will be heard. Keep the outdoor antenna away from and perpendicular to overhead power lines.